MANNSVILLE,N.Y. (WWTI) – โMannsville manor Elementary School studentsโ will โฃstart the school year prepared thanksโค toโค a donation of โค204 backpacks filled โคwith essential supplies. Waite Toyota partnered โwith the Kids In Need โFoundationโค to provide the backpacks to the southernโข Jefferson County school.
Since 2022, Toyota dealerships nationwide have collaborated with the Kids in Need Foundation โฃto support students, contributing over $3.5โค million through โขthe Big โSummer Giveback program. Local dealerships, like Waite Toyota, typically donate between 200-400 backpacks valued between $5,000 โand $10,000.
“Our school โฃis โthrilled toโ accept this charitable donation,” said Principal Jim Pelton. “These backpacks will be distributed โขto studentsโค in need throughout ourโ district, helping ensure they continue the school year prepared and supported.”
More โคinformation about the Kids In โคNeed Foundation can be foundโค at kinf.org.